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Hinduism news

A highlight after PM's visit: Indonesia’s model of inclusion is a lesson for all

The coexistence of Islam, democracy, and pluralism in Indonesia is based on concepts such as Ummatan Wasatan, a Quranic term.
Published on Jul 13, 2026 06:48 am IST

Donigers of the world are wrong about Hinduism

In evolving over millennia, instead of congealing into a brittle set of absolutes, Hinduism fully enabled both diversity of opinion and local variations.
Published on Jul 12, 2026 06:48 am IST

Why Ambubachi Mela is considered one of the most auspicious times

Why Ambubachi Mela is considered one of the most auspicious times
Updated on Jun 25, 2026 04:29 pm IST

What does the Swastik symbolise in Hindu traditions?

A representative image of the Swastika.
Published on May 22, 2026 09:28 pm IST

Supreme Court says temple visit not necessary for a Hindu to prove belief

The Supreme Court was hearing petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places
Updated on May 13, 2026 01:33 pm IST

Just Like That: Why deny Hindu civilization existed to counter pol Hindutva?

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These days, there is a debate on the word ‘Hindu’.
Published on May 10, 2026 12:51 pm IST

Woman can’t be ‘untouchable’ for 3 days: Justice Nagarathna on Sabarimala case

Justice Nagarathna was part of a nine-judge bench.
Updated on Apr 08, 2026 12:02 am IST

Sikhism a separate religion, says RSS chief Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressing a meeting organised in Ludhiana on Thursday. (HT )
Published on Feb 27, 2026 07:16 am IST

Nick Jonas talks about embracing Hinduism, raising Malti with Hindu values

Nick Jonas talks about embracing Hinduism after marriage to Priyanka Chopra.
Published on Feb 10, 2026 12:25 pm IST

Man caught with beef says he was told it's buffalo, HC rejects ‘clever ploy'

Case stems from an FIR registered on July 19, 2025, after 50 kg of meat was recovered from a two-wheeler in Chandigarh.
Updated on Jan 24, 2026 09:49 pm IST

Heaven’s harvest which brings sesame sweetness

All over India, the humble sesame seed is used for both solemn rituals and festive feasts. (Getty Images)
Published on Jan 22, 2026 08:14 am IST

Just Like That: India’s long journey of faith, conflict and coexistence

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I have not the slightest doubt that there are few civilizations which, at a foundational level, have a more tolerant and eclectic worldview than ours. (Getty/ Representative photo)
Updated on Jan 18, 2026 03:14 pm IST

Why RSS chief does not like the word ‘Hinduism’, and what he prefers instead

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat addresses the '100 Years of Sangh Journey: New Horizons' event in Bengaluru on Sunday, Nov 9, 2025.
Updated on Nov 09, 2025 09:36 pm IST

Uttarakhand HC rejects woman's plea for divorce from godman-follower husband

The wife, whose earlier plea was rejected by a family court, claimed that she was also asked to stop practising Hinduism.
Published on Oct 31, 2025 02:25 am IST

'Fake news India's specialty': Bangladesh's Yunus denies anti-Hindu violence

Chief Adviser of Bangladesh interim government Muhammad Yunus gave an interview recently in which he spoke of Sheikh Hasina's possible return to face trial, among other issues.
Updated on Oct 12, 2025 04:57 pm IST

Preacher, YouTuber face contempt case for jibes at CJI Gavai? Activist seeks nod

Ajeet Bharti is known to court controversies, as is Aniruddhacharya.
Updated on Oct 09, 2025 12:06 am IST

Saints and sensibility: An exhibition in London traces evolution of our idols

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A depiction of Gaja Lakshmi from 1780, based on an ancient Buddhist carving. (British Museum)
Updated on Sept 27, 2025 01:01 pm IST

‘Pind daan’ buzz amid Bihar election: From ancestor worship to political barbs

The ‘Pind Daan’ is performed to worship one's forefathers, to help their souls find peace, according to the Garuda Purana.
Updated on Sept 10, 2025 05:37 pm IST

Just Like That: Understanding Krishna

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A child dressed as Lord Krishna tries to break an earthen pot (dahi handi) on the occasion of Janmashtami festival. (PTI File Photo)
Updated on Aug 04, 2025 11:40 am IST

Non-Hindus must be removed from Tirupati Devasthanams: Union minister

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar said that Tirumala belongs to Hindus. If non-Hindus or foreigners want to visit the deity, a faith declaration is mandatory.
Published on Jul 12, 2025 07:54 am IST

Why is Shashi Tharoor 'proud to be a Hindu’? Congress MP shares video to explain

Shashi Tharoor recently led a delegation of Indian MPs to the US and other nations to engage on the global counter-terrorism issues.
Updated on Jul 06, 2025 05:58 pm IST

Amarnath Yatra on; police confident on security: 'The people are our strength'

Pilgrims arrive at Baltal Base Camp for the Amarnath Yatra.
Updated on Jul 04, 2025 10:13 am IST

Indians in Australia gets $8.5 million grant for country's first Hindu school

The first-ever Hindu school in Australia is aiming to open its doors to students in 2027.
Updated on Jun 06, 2025 08:47 am IST

Meet the Charvakas, the most modern of our ancient thinkers

In an age of religious fundamentalism and blind faith, the Charvakas’ insistence on evidence-based reasoning remains strikingly relevant (HT PHOTO)
Published on May 25, 2025 10:23 am IST

Preity Zinta reveals she is raising her kids Hindu, calls it her 'simple joy'

Preity Zinta reveals she is raising her kids Hindu with husband Gene Goodenough
Published on Apr 29, 2025 01:56 pm IST

‘Non-violence our nature, but to teach lesson…’: RSS chief on terror attack

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stressed that threats in society need to be addressed during a book launch programme.
Updated on Apr 26, 2025 11:46 pm IST

US university defends course on Hinduism, says it values ‘academic freedom’

The course which is in the center of the controversy, titled ‘Lived Hindu Religion’
Published on Mar 29, 2025 10:37 am IST

How Gandhi was changed by two events a century ago

Mahatma-Gandhi-statue-in-UK-HT-Photo
Updated on Mar 13, 2025 08:33 pm IST

Himanta Sarma invokes ‘Aurangzeb’ in attack on Mamata Banerjee, Rahul Gandhi

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Updated on Mar 02, 2025 10:26 pm IST

RIP DUSU election? Students react with memes and jokes to proposed overhaul

As the varsity proposes a new system of selecting the DUSU office-bearers, students turn into meme-churning machines on Instagram
Published on Feb 28, 2025 04:32 pm IST